The Goodyear House

This rustic but chic setting in a 1900s mill house with ample outdoor seating in NoDa, is where good cocktails and elevated comfort food by Charlotte native chef Chris Coleman collide. Start with the snacks (the Devilish toast, aka smashed egg salad atop verdant seedy toast, is a must) and work your way into the smalls and plates. The menu is set up so you can go small or big—or share the entire meal. The smoked cashew mac and cheese and with chile breadcrumbs and shrimp and grits come highly rated. And if you’re in the mood for a burger, Coleman’s Goopy Burger is one of the most reputable burgers in the Queen City.